In a general sense I write when I feel like it about whatever interests me at that particular moment in time. Whether that means getting in character or writing about something serious depends entirely on my mood.
Hiya! Welcome to my profile. You can call me Crystal. I'm a long time fan of Anime/Manga, Video Games, and British Comedy. I enjoy dabbling in science, science fiction, fantasy, and philosophy. I'm also fond of dragons, dinosaurs, and a wide range of supernatural and mythological creatures.
Stemming from a childhood fascination with Japanese Kaiju (Godzilla, Rodan, etc.), my love of Japanese monsters has enabled me to appreciate and obsess over both Digimon and Pokemon. I'm also a fan of Shaman King, Fullmetal Alchemist (including the original anime, the manga, and the Brotherhood anime), Ranma 1/2, Inuyasha, Saiyuki, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya; as well as various works by CLAMP such as Cardcaptor Sakura, Chobits, Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, and xxxHoLic.
When it comes to video games, I tend to prefer easier games that don't make me feel like I'm being punished for not being as skilled as other gamers. So, JRPG's with turn-based combat like Chrono Trigger, Chrono Cross, and Final Fantasy or Action RPG's such as Kingdom Hearts and .hack// typically work out best. I've also fared decently well at some of the Legend of Zelda games, namely Ocarina of Time and A Link Between Worlds, and also enjoy many entries in the Kirby series. Some friends convinced me to try out the Devil May Cry series, helped out strongly by the free demo of DMC5 on the PS4, so now that's also a thing.
I tend to avoid most platformers, not because I dislike them, but because I'm absolutely terrible at them which kind of detracts from the fun of trying to play them, but I still enjoy watching when someone else is playing Mario. I'm actually a sucker for the classic Sonic the Hedgehog games, even though I'm still incredibly bad at them, and occasionally dabble in an old DOS platformer series called Commander Keen, which I'm even worse at, much to the dismay of anyone who has ever watched me play because I just keep falling over and over and over again in the exact same place until I manage to get it right which can take forever, but dammit that hasn't stopped me from trying to play the games myself.
I enjoy The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy in its many incarnations. I also rather enjoy the comedic antics of Monty Python. A much more recent addition to my fandom vernacular, Doctor Who has steadily taken over by appealing to my enduring fascination with time travel.
I spend my time here on Gaia as a lurker of the forums, occasionally sending out anonymous gifts when I happen to be in possession of a desired item that I have no personal use for or strong attachment to. I also play Lake Kindred to pawn off loot at exceptionally low prices to gradually finance my wishlist because I really hate inflation. I've also dabbled in Gaia Alchemy enough to become a Level 10 Alchemist, but as a personal rule I only craft things for myself when it is more cost effective for me to do so than to just buy the finished product off the marketplace.
Feel free to leave me a comment.
Gifts & Donations Received
Thanks for all the gifts!
Cat Silver
12/16/2009 - Romance Pendant 12/21/2008 - Jolly Hat 08/11/2008 - Angel Imp Plushie 01/08/2008 - January Birthstone Crown 11/07/2007 - Sword of Aegis 06/19/2007 - KoNfUzEd BLoO PaNtZ 01/07/2007 - Pilot's Goggle 12/20/2006 - Ocean Blue Wrap Ocean Blue Sarong 12/03/2006 - Green-Blue Winter Scarf 04/04/2006 - Streaked Black Jeans 03/13/2006 - Those Blue 90s Pants
iTsunaz 01/08/2009 - Egyptian Sapphire Ankh Pendant
01/02/2012 - Friendship Pendant V-Day 2k11 Gloryheart Hairpin V-Day 2k11 Gloryheart Parasol V-Day 2k11 Heartsbane Parasol 12/27/2009 - Black Argyle Sweater 01/28/2008 - Angelic Mood Bubble 10/20/2007 - Kaya the Cat (well, technically it was a team effort) 08/21/2007 - Summoning Tome Plasma Gear
Project Goldsink Guild Evetwo 06/25/2014 - Martinicus's Wings 07/24/2014 - Dappy Dandy Dark Sweeping Princely Hair Amusing Manner Drekavac's Wings Navy Devil Tail Navy Angelic Sash Navy Hellion Tophat Louie's Cobalt Jacket Louie's Golden Vest Dutiful Butler's Gray Vest and Shirt Navy Blue GBI Agent Pants Dutiful Butler's Black Joes White Gloves Dapper Gent's Rosewood Cane Kloob 08/04/2015 - OMG
That would send me into oblivion, i am someone that is very selective with lending out his media.
I been thru some stuff, lost possessions over time that i can't replace.
I know stuff happens, accidents, but oh my goodness just treat my precious books with love!
How is the audiobook in comparison to reading it, if you know? I am way better with them than reading books.
Once i sat with some patience and seen a few episodes with my partner but British humor is hit or miss with me tbh
Also, thank you so very kindly for the gifted headband!! It was a very kind welcome back to Gaia, i appreciate you!
My intention was not to be disrespectful to you, or to make you feel bad about so much time passing and no comments. I feel as community members it is better to get the flame started again and have people connect more so than just letting their friends lose a sense of belonging here and fade away. It saddens me how distant this place has become. I like your profile and how you put yourself into it to encapsulate and express yourself through it. We are all just people with interests independent of one another and it feels good to travel into another person's world for a time. You seem like a nice person, and I am sorry if it felt like I was rubbing salt in the wound. I have been randomly browsing peoples profiles out of boredom and many have not had comments in a while. It amazes me how much time can go by and how people can just be ghosts of a once golden age on here.
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My library miraculously has a copy but i tend to borrow stuff and ignore them, so i return it for the next person.
It's great though, my library has a ton of manga. Read all of Kimetsu no Yaiba on the plane in January
I been thru some stuff, lost possessions over time that i can't replace.
I know stuff happens, accidents, but oh my goodness just treat my precious books with love!
How is the audiobook in comparison to reading it, if you know? I am way better with them than reading books.
Once i sat with some patience and seen a few episodes with my partner but British humor is hit or miss with me tbh
Also, thank you so very kindly for the gifted headband!! It was a very kind welcome back to Gaia, i appreciate you!
Thank you so much for your purchase, it helps a lot!
Just made another account after leaving in 2012, where i had been a member since 2006.
You have an amazing Kite cosplay!!
I read your about section and said "same" so many times it was painfully funny.
My partner and their family are VERY big Hitchhiker's Guide fans. Haven't quite been inoculated into the series yet to be honest.
Anyways i hope you have an awesome day!